Solo was exhibited at the 2018 Monaco Yacht Show where it’s already been announced by numerousmedia as the star of the four-day event.The yachts completed intensive dock trials and sea trials for over six weeks and has proven anincredible technical achievement that definitely puts Tankoa Shipyard on the map of the world’s bestlarge, quality yacht builders.Solo has just been awarded a Yachts Trophy for the most efficient large yacht, proving that Tankoa’sobjective to position itself as an Italian competitor to Northern Europe’s best builders is not adream but a fact!After the Monaco Show, Solo will head back to Genova for its final detailing, fine-tuning andhandover to her owner, which is on schedule for November 15th. She will then make her maidenvoyage across the Atlantic to start her winter season between the Caribbean, Latin America and theBahamas.

A TRUE TECHNICAL MARVEL

Tankoa 72-meter/236’ Solo is not only a gorgeous looking yacht designed for her exterior lines byFrancesco Paszkowski with interior by Paszkowski’s interior lead designer Margherita Casprini, she isalso one of the most technically advanced yachts in her category with hull design by ProfessorRuggiero.

A few numbers speak for themselves:72 meters long and 11.60 meters wide, Solo is 1,600 GT with a displacement of 1,120 tons at halfload and 1,240 tons at full load.Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516B main engines developing 1,825 kW, she is capable of 17.5 knotstop speed.

At 10 knots, with one generator running, she burns a total of 195 liters per hour, providing a rangeof 7,000 nautical miles.At 15.7 knots, she burns 570 liters per hour for a range of over 4,000 nautical miles with a 10%margin.

At her full speed of 17.5 knots, she still has over 3,000 nautical miles range with a 10% margin.Tankoa 72-m/236’ Solo, apart from being one the most efficient yachts in recent history, is high tech,eco-friendly and an incredibly well-equipped superyacht.Like all yachts in the Tankoa range, she comes with independent rudder systems, in her case fromRolls Royce, allowing manoeuvring in the tightest situations supported by a 200-kW Naiad hydraulicbow thruster.

The three Northern Lights generators, two 230 kW and one 155 kW, are equipped with HUG sootburners to eliminate the usual black smoke stain on the sides of the hull and allow guests to enjoy allthe exterior aft decks as well as the beach club with open terraces with no odours than the sea andsalty air.

At Tankoa we think about the next generation, so the yacht is also equipped with a CO2 monitoringsystem allowing the captain to constantly find the sweet spot in terms of speed to reduce emissions tothe minimum. Thus, the yacht is delivered with an Environmental Management Plan (EMP)manual.

Solo has also been built according to the B5th rule requiring on fuel tanks that do not exceed 36-cubicmeters each and build structurally at 1/5th of the maximum beam from the hull sides. As a result, fuelspillage risk is very limited in case of lateral collision.As safety and comfort are paramount, she is equipped with lots of redundant equipment, includingtwo independent stabilizer power packs powering the four zero -peed fins of 3.6 square meterseach.

The construction of Solo has been followed and classed by both Lloyds and RINA who granted apaperless bridge certificate. The wheelhouse is also equipped with a semi-integrated Boening console.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND DESIGN HIGHLIGHTSSolo has accommodation for 12 guests in six cabins, including the master suite on the giganticprivate owner’s deck, a VIP suite and four doubles (two of them convertible into twins) located on themain deck to ensure total quietness.In addition, the hair dressing/massage room and the owner’s study can also be converted intoadditional cabins as they are both equipped with an en-suite bathroom.The VIP and guest cabins offer astonishing sea views, thanks to unusually large windows.The beach club, a key feature aboard Solo, is a spacious and welcoming area.Equipped with sofas, bar, TV, bathroom, and an oversized glass-walled gym by Technogym withfold-out terrace, it is also directly linked to the spa zone. The latter comes with a sauna, also fittedwith its own fold-out terrace, hammam and 5º Celsius chilled water shower.

The upper deck houses the paperless semi-integrated Boëning bridge with radio room, comfortablecaptain’s cabin, and a hair dressing/massage room that can be converted into an additional cabin for abodyguard or an officer. The aft section of this deck features an enormous observation lounge withalmost floor-to-ceiling windows, 90” 4K QLED TV screen, baby grand piano, bar and bio-ethanolfireplace.

The owner’s apartment features an owner’s study/media room.The island bed is surrounded by full-height windows with 180° views, an overhead skylight anddirect access to two intimate outdoor terraces, shaded sun pads and a Bisazza mosaic-tiled, glasswalledJacuzzi. The owner will be able to arrive in style using the touch and go helideck aft (with a4.5-ton certification, sufficient for most twin turbine helicopters, such as an Augusta 109), and has hisown Jacuzzi, bar, saloon, outdoor breakfast corner and day head with shower.On the same deck, the owner can enjoy his own independent TV room, also convertible in anadditional cabin thanks to an additional bathroom.The aft deck is equipped with a six-meter transversal swimming pool, sofas and a pop-up TV screenrecessed into the ceiling to turn this entire space into an outdoor cinema “room”.Forward of the winter garden and reception desk/bar, the main deck houses a cinema lounge/librarythat can be enclosed by an electric sliding glass panel, the dining room with its table for 16, and astabilized fish tank. The cut-down bulwarks with laminated glass panels allow for sea views whilehaving dinner.

The under lower deck is devoted to a laundry room, pump room, storage, garbage freezers, AC unitsand technical spaces.The central tender bay houses two custom-made 7.50-meter luxury tenders and extensive divingequipment while most of the many toys are stored in the forward side garages.

ABOUT THE DESIGN AND DÉCORFPD Studio in cooperation with Margherita Casprini was given instructions by the owner, whowanted interiors offering a strong contrast with the exterior.He wanted something modern, minimalist and warm at the same time.Another of his wishes was to the extensive use of natural materials assembled in a way that the décorwould offer great balance and modernity, while also being timeless and understated.As a result, all the marble used in the yacht, with the exception of the onyx, has a satin finish. Most ofthe wood is also satin finished while it is highlighted with high-gloss Macassar ebony.The carpets are tailor-made for Solo and furniture tops are either satin Cappuccino marble importedfrom Jaipur in Rajasthan, or natural hard leather panels with saddle stitching.Main woods are: high gloss Macassar ebony, “fiammato grigio”, custom tinted grey oak and blackoak.

Ceilings are made of brushed aluminium panels, tinted grey oak and nubuck.Stones are Forest Black Antique marble from France, Cappuccino marble from Rajasthan, StriatoElegante Honed marble from India, and Pure White Onyx from Mexico.Interior sofas, chairs and armchairs are from Fendi Casa.Exterior sofas and seatings are from Kettal and Tribu.Interior fixed ceiling lights are from Altraluce.

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P.I. IT 03538070107 – C.F. 00214830788www.tankoa.itT + 39 010 8991100F + 39 010 8991118info@tankoa.comCap. Soc. Euro 8.000.000,00 i.v.R.E.A GE 353692R.I. 00214830788Exterior fixed ceiling lights are from Palagi.Loose light fixtures are from O Luce, Penta Light and Fontana Arte.Bar stools are made in Italy by Cedrimartini.All faucets are from Dornbracht (Germany).Stairwell flooring is of white Onyx Cristallino while the walls are made of destressed oak sourcedfrom a 300-year-old farm in Norway.Hammam marble is Calacatta from Tuscany.The sauna wood has been sourced from a medieval castle in Finland.

QUOTE FROM MICHEL KARSENTI,SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR TANKOA YACHTS

“Internally, Solo has been a true challenge. Since the inception of the project we clearly expressedour will to produce and deliver a boat that could compete head-to-head with the world’s bestbuilders, mostly from Holland and Germany. This ambition was impressed on all our engineers,craftsmen and project managers almost every single day during the construction. Today, after havingextensively tested the boat, I can say with no doubt that we have achieved this ambition!Solo is catapulting Tankoa to new heights and all the industry professionals who inspected her duringthe construction and over the past few weeks were taken aback when they understood that we trulydeliver our promises.

In my position, facing clients and the brokerage community, it is paramount that my word andpromises to clients are not only delivered but surpassed.No board meetings ended up without the reminder of how important it was to position Tankoa as thehighest quality builder in Italy. Today, seeing the interiors together with Francesco Paszkowski andhis team, I truly realize we simply have the best team a passionate builder could wish for.Not only is Solo an astonishing looking yacht, she is the most efficient yacht I’ve ever been on. Fromthe total absence of vibration to her silence and performance, I am just thrilled and can’t wait to seethe reaction of clients during the show.”

QUOTE FROM ALBERT MCILROY, OWNER’S SURVEYOR AND REPRESENTATIVE

I really feel the shipyard is truly backed up by the experience of Tankoa’s managers and technicaloffice and the guys are raising the bar of quality and engineering yacht after yacht. Edoardo Ratto,the General Manager, is also deeply involved in bringing the latest technologies on board and isreally giving me a hand with this.

Even more than Tankoa’s previous projects, I feel that everything is organized and timed to stick tocontractual delivery schedules. Time management and operation processes are paramount for theteam here and there is no room for improvisation, despite the great deal of flexibility they providewhen needed. As I tell my colleagues, working with Tankoa is like being in northern Europe, but youalso have the world’s best cuisine!”

QUOTE FROM FRANCESCO PASZKOWSKI, DESIGNER

Solo’s extra length compared to Suerte, the 69.40-meter yacht delivered three years ago on the sametechnical platform, meant that more space could be devoted to the exterior and interior areas,increasing the already generous volumes of key features such as the beach club, winter garden andthe guest spaces on the upper deck.Lowering the hull bulwarks on the main deck further meant that the sea views from the main saloncould be improved.

The yacht was designed for both private use and charter purposes as requested by the owner. Thisrequired continuity between the various social spaces, a precise but flexible division according to use,good communication between the exterior and interior, and the rigorous use of architecturalprinciples.

The lower deck is devoted to crew accommodations and services, including the pro-spec galley. Thereare also portside pantries on the main deck and upper decks to provide swift and efficient service onevery deck level. Naturally, the crew circulation is entirely separate from the guest areas.The interior design was realised in collaboration with Margherita Casprini to perfectly reflect thewishes of the owner. Dark and light shades have been carefully balanced to complement each otherand the discreet colour palette chosen for the soft furnishings. Both materials and finishes arecombined with painstaking attention to details and Made-in-Italy top brand names.”

TANKOA Yachts is a project born late in 2008, thanks to a very competent team of managers and investors already involved in the yachting industry, and with a long professional history of successes. Since its inception, TANKOA Yachts’ business plan is based on a new philosophy of yacht construction. “Boutique Shipyard” are the most accurate words to describe TANKOA’s philosophy, a top-quality shipyard focused on yachts ranging mainly from 50 to 90 meters. Limited production, attention to details, use of the latest technologies, precision, rich specifications, ethics and emphasis on Italian building excellence are just a few of TANKOA’s values. TANKOA Yachts has opted for “a multi-cultural approach of yacht construction” by integrating various criteria. At TANKOA, the management team is proud to have successfully merged business ethics, high quality precision engineering, and Italian DNA in design and flexibility.Two experienced and well-known professionals were deeply involved from the first steps of this fascinating industrialhistory: world renowned and respected designer Francesco Paszkowski, and naval architect Professor Vincenzo Ruggiero.

They have been working together on the first two yachts of 70 and 72 meters, following TANKOA’s philosophy guidelines in yacht construction, based on total custom production where quality, exclusivity, precision and reliability are the mainfocuses and continue on the next Tankoa Projects.